Iona Becomes First Team to Win Four Straight Men's Basketball Championships - Mar 12, 2019
Iona (17-15) is the first MAAC men's basketball program to win four straight MAAC Championships after beating Monmouth (14-21) 81-60. Rickey McGill (6'1''-G-97) becomes the first MAAC men's basketball player to win four MAAC titles.
Iona Notes � Iona claims its 12th championship, which is the most all-time. � The Gaels become the first No. 1 seed to win a MAAC Championship since Siena in 2010. � Iona extends its postseason winning streak to 12 games. Their last loss came in the 2015 championship game. � The Gaels are 19-2 in postseason play while making seven straight title game appearances. The losses were in 2014 and 2015. � Iona's starting five scored 79 of the 81 points. Andrija Ristanovic (6'10''-F) provided the lone bucket from a reserve. � Asante Gist (5'11''-PG-97) led Iona with 22 points and four assists. Gist also led Iona in the semifinal win over Siena with 22 points. � Tajuan Agee (6'8''-F) scored 18 points (6-of-9) and pulled down seven rebounds. � E.J. Crawford (6'6''-PF) added 15 points, 9-of-11 on free throws, and McGill had 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Monmouth Notes � Diago Quinn (6'9''-C-96) led the Hawks with 13 points (5-of-5)-the only Hawk in double figures. � Quinn played in his 136th career game, which is the most in Monmouth history. � Monmouth went 5-of-24 (21%), from 3-point range. � The Hawks are 0-2 in MAAC Championship Games. � Monmouth held a 34-20 advantage in points in the paint.
All-Tournament MVP: Rickey McGill (6'1''-G-97) of Iona Player of the Year: Cameron Young (6'6''-G) of Quinnipiac Defensive Player of the Year: Jonathan Kasibabu (6'8''-F-96) of Fairfield Rookie of the Year: Jalen Pickett (6'4''-G) of Siena Sixth Player of the Year: Ryan Funk (6'6''-F) of Marist Coach of the Year: Tim Cluess of Iona
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